Leopard and Imac g4

I have a G4 Imac running 10.3.9. I have the Leopard DVD but my drive does not read it. I purchased an external DVD (usb) drive for the install. I click on the install, give my password but it come back to the computer sign in when it reboots. Is there another way to upgrade the opsys?

Does your Mac meet this? Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
The DVD should look like this
A gray DVD from anothjer model Mac won't work.
Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.
 Cheers, Tom

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Itunes 9.02, Snow Leopard and iMac 24 - FREEZE UP!

I have 4 mac machines in the home and this problem is only affecting the iMac 24. From reading multiple forums, I can safely say that I am not the only one. iTunes freezes sort of randomly during playback, store browsing, podcast etc...
The only thing I can do is a hard reboot. After I reboot my local Disk needs to be repaired with Disk Utility as the directory counts do not match. I have used the install DVD to repair my main disk over 10 times now.
I have tried all the suggestions on the forums including:
removing plugins
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removing SyncServices directory
disabling genius and home sharing
and more
This problem seems to have started after the installation of iTunes 9
I am usually a very happy Apple customer but this has been quite the frustrating experience. Can someone acknowledge this issue at Apple so that I can rest assured that a patch will fix this at some point?
I am out of ideas and search engines to look for answers. Any feedback on this thread is appreciated.

I am reporting exact same problem on iMac 24" (3.06GHz/Mac OS X 10.6.2/iTunes 9.0.2).
iTunes randomly freezes, leaving only the spinning beach ball. Sometimes, if left alone for several minutes, it'll report "iTunes library files cannot be saved (-50)" error. Alas, clicking "OK" to dismiss the dialog window only results in the same message popping up again and again. In all cases of iTunes' freezing and the ensuing beach ball, the Dock seems to go awry, too. The application switcher (command-tab) won't show and clicking on the dock will only freeze it; But, the menubar clock somehow still runs.
After a hard restart, which I am so weary of after having done so many during the last couple of months, iTunes always goes through the long "Checking iTunes library" process before starting up again.
I can't seem to pinpoint the pattern for these freezes.
For now, I have disconnected a Western Digital My Studio II external hard drive used for Time Machine per some online discussion about the lack of Snow Leopard support for that drive by Western Digital and have tossed iTunes' preference files. I'm not ready to rebuild the library file just yet.
At any rate, I hope someone can give us a clear answer. Thank you.

Apple Mail opens multiple windows (Snow Leopard and iMac)

After power outage and restart, Apple Mail will open several times after the double click on the app icon. Approximately 30 identical windows in a row with a huge black shadow around. The CPU utilization remains near 100%. The top mail window is very slow. A work is hardly possible. A restore of the Mail app with time machine was not successful. Mail can be left only with a "force quit". I can not find a solution for this strange behavior. Thanks for the help.

I am having the same problem. Mail appears with 2 windows, seems locked up, but actually it is grinding away. Response latency so great that it has become almost useless.

22" iMac desktop OSX 10.6.6 Snow Leopard and it won't boot. I've tried shift start, option command+P+R. It's stuck at the restart, all I see is the spinning wheel below the apple logo.

I have a 22" iMac desktop running OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard and it won't boot. I've tried shift start, option command P R. It's stuck at the restart, all I see is the spinning wheel below the apple logo. And I lost my OSX DVD is there any way to fix this? I just did a software update yesterday and have about 20GB left on my Hard drive. The last thing I did was try to install some plugin's for Pro Tools 8, but it wouldnt let me install so I restarted and now I'm screwed. Please Help!
other specs for my computer: 3.06GHz Intel core 2 duo processor 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive, iSight, magic mouse, wireless mac keyboard
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You have to consider the possibility the hard drive may be dying. If your data isn't backed up, try one of the tools below:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1689
Once you are sure your data is backed up, we can examine other possibilities. In the meantime call AppleCare for your original installation DVDs. You may need them.

I have a 27inch iMac with snow leopard and 1 user, and a 24 inch (older) upgraded to yosemite and 5 users. I want to wipe the 27 inch and transfer everything on the 24 to it. I do have time capsule 3tb but not sure how to do it

I have a 27inch iMac with snow leopard and 1 user, and a 24 inch (older) upgraded to yosemite and 5 users. I want to wipe the 27 inch and transfer everything on the 24 to it. I do have time capsule 3tb but not sure how to do it

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I used Roxio VHS to DVD for Mac (have iMac with Snow Leopard) and the audio does not synch with the video when playing in iMovie. Any suggestions to fix?

I used Roxio VHS to DVD for Mac (have iMac with Snow Leopard) and the audio does not synch with the video when playing in iMovie. Any suggestions to fix?

Thanks for the reply. I tried playing with detaching the audio in iMovie, but with 20+ hours of video to correct, it would take too long. After 28 hours, Corel/Roxio tech support replied that it is a known bitrate mismatch problem and they have no real fix. I strongly suggest not to buy this product.

I just upgraded to Snow Leopard and a new imac. Could someone tell me where the preference is to have a file open in its original file format. Right now my illustrator eps are opening in preview.

I just upgraded to Snow Leopard and a new Imac. Could someone tell me where the preference is to change file to open in original program instead of preview?

Right-click on one of the files and choose 'get info'. in the info box. Change the 'open with' setting to your correct application. Check the 'always open with' option before OK-ing the change, then click the 'change all' button before closing the info window.
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Trying to update iMac G5 with OS X Snow Leopard and unable due to no Intel proccesor. Are all new upgrades going to be unavailable? What is the last available upgrade?

I'm trying to update my parent's iMac G5 with OS X Snow Leopard and unable to do so because it doesn't have an Intel processor. Are all new upgrades going to be unavailable? What is the last available upgrade? Is it possible to get an Intel processor installed?
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Lindsay

Actually you can upgrade to snow leopard. I have an iMac G4 and upgraded to snow leopard by installing it using an external DVD RW drive. It was complicated but it worked. I ended up going back to using tiger though. I liked it better the simple old school way.

My early (white plastic) 2006 imac freezes. I'm running Snow Leopard and have formatted and reinstalled the software 3 or 4 times.   Model Name:     iMac   Model Identifier:     iMac4,1   Processor Name:     Intel Core Duo   Processor Speed:     2 GHz

My early (white plastic) 2006 imac freezes. I'm running Snow Leopard and have formatted and reinstalled the software 3 or 4 times.   Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac4,1
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Until I installed the SMC FanControl application my screen would "break up" into strange patterns and then would eventually freeze. Please help.

If you are trying to upgrade using a gray-faced OS X disk from another system, that won't work, as those disks are locked to the system types they are delivered with. You'll need to drop the $29 on a retail copy of Snow Leopard, which is available from the Apple online store. Note Snow Leopard requires 1GB minimum, and you may want at least 2GB for better performance.

I HAVE A IMAC OS X VERSION 10.4.11 AND I WENT TO UPGRADE TO MAC OS X SNOW LEOPARD AND A BOX CAME UP THAT SAID I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MEMORY WHAT DO I DO TO FIX THIS TO BE ABLE TO PUT LEOPARD CD IN AND UPGRADE?

I HAVE A IMAC OS X 10.4.11 IT IS 6 YRS OLD I WENT TO UPGRADE TO SNOW LEOPARD AND A BOX CAME UP THAT TOLD ME I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH MEMORY, NOW WHAT DO I DO TO UPGRADE TO SNOW LEOPARD?

If you are going to upgrade from Tiger to Snow Leopard, then I recommend doing a clean install. You can backup your current system to an external drive which I strongly recommend, but that has nothing to do with your RAM (memory.) The error refers to the amount of RAM installed in your computer which I'm guessing is only 512 MBs while Snow Leopard requires a minimum of 1 GB. And, I would recommend installing the maximum your model supports which should be at least 2 GBs. This all assumes your iMac is an Intel model.
Open System Profiler in the Utilities folder and report what you see displayed for the Model Identifier.
BTW, please post using mixed case. All upper case is the equivalent of shouting, and it's harder to read than mixed case.

Leopard and Adobe CS1 on my iMac G4

Hi everyone,
I currently own a iMac G4 flat panel, 1.25GHz, 1GB ram. I'd like to upgrade my current OS (Panther) to Leopard.
My problem is I own retail copies of Adobe CS1 (I'm an illustrator) and currently can't afford to upgrade to CS3.
Will Adobe CS1 and Studio 8 run on Leopard? Are there any users here currently running these apps on a smiliar spec machine with Leopard?
How should install Leopard if I purchase it, should I do a clean install or just an upgrade?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Thanks.

hi p_d
CS1 is "working" under Leopard but is no longer support by Adobe. This application have not been optimized for Leopard and may be buggy. But I have been able to install and work with CS1 on Leopard as many others.
Beside, you should consider to add more RAM if you can afford. If you are doing graphic design, you will find you computer much much faster with even just 512Mo more or ideally 1Go more. I know that the old RAM required on G4 is a lot costly than actual RAM. But still, Leopard will use most of your RAM not leaving much for your applications.

I have a Macbook with leopard and an iMac with Snow Leopard. Can I sync my iMac contacts and calendar to my Macbook via bluetooth?

I have a Macbook with leopard and an iMac with Snow Leopard. Can I sync my iMac contacts and calendar to my Macbook via bluetooth?

I have a Macbook with leopard and an iMac with Snow Leopard. Can I sync my iMac contacts and calendar to my Macbook via bluetooth?

I have an Imac running snow leopard and have recently installed a cannon i-sensys lbp7750Cdn printer since then I can't get the printer working and the air port has lost the DNS servers; if it ever had them!!! but it dose not look happy. Can any one help

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Snow Leopard breaks quite a few drivers - my Canon exhibited the same problem.
I eventually found updated drivers on the Canon website. You can try that with the HP, but if the all-in-one is more than a year or so old, don't hold your breath.
You can also try Software Update to see if it will offer new drivers, or failing that go to the Support Downloads site and search for HP updates.
In fact there's a new one for HP at the top of the list just now.
You may not necessarily want the latest one, though - check the specs to see if your model is covered; if not, search for the previous update etc.

I recently had my Imac repaired and had snow leopard and now I cannot get Icloud?

I recently had my Imac repaired and had snow leopard and now I cannot get Icloud?

To use the features in iCloud you need to upgrade to 10.7.3 (Lion).

Can i sync my ipad mini to my imac snow leopard and then to my iphone4

can i sync my ipad mini to my imac snow leopard and then to my iphone4

iCloud requires OS X Lion (10.7.2) or higher. You will need to upgrade to either Lion or Mountain Lion in order to set up iCloud on your Mac. First check to see if your system meets the system requirements to upgrade.
Lion system requirements are:
Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
2GB of memory
OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
7GB of available space
Mountain Lion system requirements are shown here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5444.
If you can run Mountain Lion, you can purchase an upgrade from the Mac App Store. If you can only run Lion, contact the online store in your country and purchase a download code to download it from the Mac App Store.
After upgrading, you will find iCloud in System Preferences>iCloud on your Mac, and can set it up as explained here: http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/mac.html.
Before upgrading, you may want to check the compatibility of your existing programs by checking here: http://roaringapps.com/apps:table.

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